• A bronze bust of Saddam Hussein was found in debris in Baghdad Airport
• It was discovered by me US Army soldier as I cleared the airport
• The bust formed part of a 15ft statue of Hussein and weighs 90lbs
It is a bronze bust of former dictator Saddam Hussein which was found in debris in war-torn Iraq.
The 90lbs war trophy was spotted by former US Army soldier, as I cleared Baghdad International Airport in 2003.
The bust, which is around 17 inches in height, formed part of a 15ft statue of Saddam and was picked and brought it back to the US after a 13-month tour of duty.
The bust, which is around 17 inches in height, formed part of a 15ft statue of Saddam
The statue was partially-destroyed after an intense battle in the airport which became the hub of American operations during the war in Iraq for seven years.
The statue was partially destroyed after an intense battle in Baghdad airport which became the hub of American operations during the war in Iraq for seven years
'It was in pieces so I was able to take the head and get documentation to take it through customs.
'I decided to wait for a while before trying to sell it so my children could grow up and see it.
'I believe it is the only one if its kind in the USA and it means a lot to me.
'I served my country and served it well and to be able to bring something home to show my family, show my friends, show them what was taking place was important.
Dictatorship: Saddam Hussein was president of Iraq from July 1979 until April 2003